With the upcoming Meridian Community College and Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus College and Job Fair, both those who are looking for a job and those looking to fill a job will have the ideal opportunity to meet.

    The third annual College and Job Fair is set for Thursday, Nov. 17, from 3-6 p.m. in the MSU Kahlmus Auditorium, and it offers the opportunity for college and career seekers to interact with academic officials and area business representatives who have job vacancies.

    “It’s an opportunity to reach a wide range of applicants,” said Antoinette R. Simmons, human resources assistant with the Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Meridian Naval Air Station. “Participating in the fair puts you face to face with some very qualified and talented job seekers,” she added.

    During last year’s event, more than 250 community residents turned out, and employers were pleased. “This is a great career fair, and I’ve been to a lot,” said Ralph Severance, human resource manager for the Meridian region and corporate offices of Citizens National Bank, about the event in 2010.

    Booth space is available at no charge for businesses, said Candy Adams, MSU-Meridian recruiting coordinator. Employers who have already signed up include Avon, Citizens National Bank, GEO Group, Hol-Mac Corp., Lauderdale County Sheriff Department, Naval Air Station (Morale, Welfare and Recreation), Mississippi Air National Guard, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, N.E.W. Customer Services Co., Rush Health Systems, United Blood Services, Vital Care, Weems Mental Health Center, Anderson Regional Medical Center and One Life America.

    Simmons noted the event is well-worth the efforts. “The results have been very positive. We usually receive over 100 resumes and applications.”

    For more information about the MSU Meridian and MCC College and Job Fair, call MSU-Meridian at 601-484-0112.